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Karooooo’s delivers record subscriber growth.

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Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto joins Kaya Biz to unpack a strong FY2026 performance: 16% subscriber growth, 19% subscription revenue, and a bold investment push into sales capacity and AI-driven productivity. We explore margin pressure, global expansion, and why the company is confident about delivering up to 24% revenue growth in FY2027.
14 May 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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